Peters Township near Mercersburg in Franklin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stony Batter
the birthplace of
James Buchanan
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James Buchanan
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Born April 23, 1791.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #15 James Buchanan series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.
Location. 39° 52.005′ N, 77° 56.75′ W. Marker is near Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in Franklin County. It is in Peters Township. Marker is on Stoney Batter Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the entrance to Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3662 Stoney Batter Rd, Mercersburg PA 17236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Buchanan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); President James Buchanan (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Stony Batter (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named James Buchanan (approx. half a mile away); Birthplace of James Buchanan (approx. half a mile away); A Quest for Honor (approx. half a mile away); W-G-M Turnpike (approx. 3.1 miles away); Black Boys Rebellion (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mercersburg.
Also see . . . Biography of James Buchanan. White House website. (Submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.